News and Events

Updated on July 10, 2017 We were very happy to have Oliver come and visit us here at Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)!!! Please click here to see our Community Health Programs and Hep B Programs. Please see Oliver and our team photos below:

Are you planning to apply for or renew your Marketplace insurance for 2018? The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period for 2018 is much shorter than previous years. The 2018 Open Enrollment period is only from 11/01/17 to 12/15/17. MAHA will be making appointments starting 10/09/17. Don’t miss out! Appointment spots are limited. Some immigration statuses that qualify for the Marketplace are: … Read More

Updated on May 9, 2017 by MAHA Substance Abuse Prevention Program Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)’s Substance Abuse Prevention Program is a five-year Drug-Free Community program directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Our Mission To prevent substance use among youth (age 12-19) … Read More

Updated on April 21, 2017 by MAHA Community Health Program We are glad to announce that we have this event to provide free kids (0-18 years old) immunization on Sat. 10:00AM-2:00PM, May 6, 2017. Chicago Department of Public Health care van will arrive at about 10:00 AM. The location of this event is Chinatown Plaza 2133 S. China Pl., Chicago, IL … Read More

Updated on March 27, 2017 by MAHA Navigator Program Although the 2017 Open Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Market-place has ended, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you have experienced a life change within the past 60 days or expect to in the next 60 days. These life changes include: Loss of health insurance … Read More

Updated on March 20, 2017 by Midwest Asian Health Association As a co-sponsor, we invite you to participant in the 1st Annual Community Health Fair on March 25, 2017, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. The event provides free screenings for Glucose, Blood Pressure, etc. Please look at attached flyer for more information.

Updated on March 10, 2017 by MAHA Mental Health Clinic MAHA is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming conference focusing on themes of parenting and acculturation! This event will feature facilitated discussions exploring the complexities that arise from the dynamic between first-generation immigrant parents and second-generation immigrant children. Speakers will also provide knowledge on children’s emotional needs and suggestions for improving … Read More

Updated on Feb 28, 2017 by MAHA Navigator Program The goal of our Navigator health insurance program is to help underserved and uninsured Asian immigrants increase healthcare knowledge and resources, and empower them with self-management ability for health care. We have the largest bilingual navigator team in Illinois Asian communities. An overwhelming majority of our clients have a primary language … Read More

Updated on March 2nd, 2017 by MAHA Mental Health Clinic Midwest Asian Health Association Mental Health Clinic –Parenting and Family Therapy Are you finding yourself struggling with parenting your kids? Is your kid struggling in school? Are you feeling disconnected from your kids? There’s a misconception that therapy is needed only when your kids have a mental disorder diagnosis. The truth … Read More

MAHA launched its mental health clinic in 2015 and has been growing ever since! Our staff of diverse counselors offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and now also Malay! For more information, give us a call at (312) 225-8708.